Aga Pokrywka is a fermentation wizardess. Her work focuses on re-telling stories and capturing diverse viewpoints, through different media and non-linear strategies. She is fascinated by comprehending the unnoticed and capturing it with our senses, whether it be microbes, celestial bodies, or systemic structures.

Aga’s experience in the world of fermentation spans over one decade. She transforms what is often unwanted and unappreciated—such as invasive plants, edible scraps, waste and processed foods—into exhilarating culinary adventures. Her skilliful fermentation harnessing is not confined to the kitchen, but expands into very diverse contexts, including academia, art, and participatory practices.

Through her hands-on research on microbes and fermentation, Aga elevates the preparation and consumption of fermented foods and beverages into a sensorial experience of knowledge.

Aga is the director of Ferment Radio, a podcast series on bacterial and social fermentation, and co-founder at Super Eclectic, a creative studio on a mission to inspire action on the most critical issues of our time. She’s also a member of The Centre for the Social Study of Microbes at the University of Helsinki.